CORONA: Suspect in slaying on the loose

Two men already accused of violent crimes were named Wednesday, Jan. 23, as suspects in the slaying of Corona resident Daniel Earl Stordahl.

Stordahl, 20, was shot multiple times about 9:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at a home on Border Avenue.

Matthew Derrick Rowley, 22, of Corona, accused of pulling the trigger, is being sought by police. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Patrick Aaron Kohler, 22, of Riverside, believed to have driven a car involved in the crime, is in custody.

Kohler and Rowley are among four defendants in a case in which they are charged with two counts each of kidnapping, armed robbery and false imprisonment, and one count of burglary. The incident occurred Jan. 17.

Andrew Stordahl, Daniel’s brother, said he had heard that his brother fought with the suspects the day before he was shot. “They knocked his teeth out,” Stordahl said.

Daniel Stordahl had an arrest record, mostly for minor offenses such as being under the influence, trespassing, shoplifting and disorderly conduct.

Anyone who knows where Rowley is should call Senior Detective Gail Gottfried at 951-279-3623. If you encounter him, call 911 and do not approach him.

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